Plastic production increased exponentially, from 2.3 million tons in 1950 to 488 million tons today. Production is expected to more than triple by 2050.
The linear consumption of plastic and the lack of appropriate recycling infrastructure has led to plastic waste swamping rivers and oceans. This has now become one of the world's most pressing issues.
The rapidly increasing production of plastic products overwhelms the world's ability to deal with the waste. Advancement in technologies will enable us to increase the mechanical recycling percentages, but more than 50% of the waste streams can never be mechanically recycled due to the chemical nature of plastics and the way in which we use it.
Advanced recycling brings the solution for these,
non recyclable waste streams, enabling a transformation from a linear economy to a sustainable circular economy.
Plastic production increased exponentially, from 2.3 million tons in 1950 to 488 million tons today. Production is expected to more than triple by 2050.
The linear consumption of plastic and the lack of appropriate recycling infrastructure has led to plastic waste swamping rivers and oceans. This has now become one of the world's most pressing issues.
The rapidly increasing production of plastic products overwhelms the world's ability to deal with the waste. Advancement in technologies will enable us to increase the mechanical recycling percentages, but more than 50% of the waste streams can never be mechanically recycled due to the chemical nature of plastics and the way in which we use it.
Advanced recycling brings the solution for these,
non recyclable waste streams, enabling a transformation from a linear economy to a sustainable circular economy.
Infinity Recycling is supported by an independent Advisory Board consisting of executives from key segments in the plastics value chain. The board provides market intelligence and strategic advice, enabling Infinity Recycling and its portfolio companies to stay ahead of the curve.
VP Materials LEGO Group
Advisor WEF
Imperial College
Vice President Sustainability at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
CEO at eLeapPower
Lead Sustainability Advisor of Blue Sky Group
Infinity Recycling creates markets for end of life waste streams by investing in advanced recycling technologies and connecting the value chain.
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